Supreme Court of India · 2008-04-16
U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORP. vs RAMESH CHANDRA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/12289
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORP.
- Respondent
- RAMESH CHANDRA
- Bench
- ASHOK BHAN & DALVEER BHANDARI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for reinstatement of the respondent conductor, who was dismissed for misconduct including absence from duty and being inebriated while on duty. The Court found that while the charges were proved, the punishment of dismissal was disproportionate. However, the Court set aside the High Court's award of 50% back wages, thereby partially allowing the appeal.